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AJ07 OVW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,979 mi
Last recorded66,979 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 OVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 66,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 64,261 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 64,242 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 61,032 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 56,819 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 51,221 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 48,134 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 44,743 miles

n/s side repeater repaired with tape

Pass 27 May 2016 41,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over 2mm (4.1.E.1)

multiple nails in o/s/r tyre

n/s/r tyre has multiple nails in tread & edge wearing

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread & nail in tread

Fail 25 May 2016 41,433 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs lipped

multiple nails in o/s/r tyre

n/s/r tyre has multiple nails in tread & edge wearing

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread & nail in tread

Pass 27 May 2015 38,115 miles

both rear indicator bulbs fading

n/s/r door panel damaged

offside front brake pads are worn low

Fail 27 May 2015 38,115 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear indicator bulbs fading

n/s/r door panel damaged

Pass 27 May 2014 34,273 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm, nail in tread

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre tread starting to crack, nails in tread

Fail 24 May 2013 30,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bothrear tyres have a lot of deep cracksin there treads n/s front tyre is worn low and in poor condition

Pass 24 May 2013 30,363 miles

bothrear tyres have a lot of deep cracksin there treads n/s front tyre is worn low and in poor condition

Pass 23 May 2012 27,164 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 24,420 miles

o/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

Pass 25 May 2010 20,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers side wing mirror damaged , but not affecting view to rear of vehicle.

Drivers side wing mirror secured to vehicle by other means than original fixtures.

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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AJ07 OVW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 101,206 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ07 OVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 19 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ07 OVW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2007.

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